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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1887-03-23
MEASURING THE EARTH.


The earlier attempts of calculating the
size of the globe were based on astronomical
observations. It would be difficult to say
within what degree of accuracy the figures
then obtained could have been relied upon,
as the units of the measurement used by
these pioneers have been lost and could
not be compared with the units now in use
One of the earliest attempts made at OBJ
tanning the actual length of the earth's me-
ridian by direct measurement of a portion
of the same was made in the sixteenth CEN
tury by French doctor. The means en-
ployed, though very ingenious, would be
considered perfectly clumsy and inadequate
by the modern scientist. There was in this
measurement no attempt at mathematical
precision as understood in the present cen
tury, and. considering the simplicity of
the method employed by the doctor, it Is
only to be wondered that no greater error
was obtained in its final result. The meas
urement consisted simply in driving from
Paris to Amiens and consulting the revolu-
tions of the wheels of the carriages, and
from the number of revolutions of the
wheels obtaining the distance of the two
cities, which could serve as basis for cal
culating the length of the meridian. Of
course, this calculation could not by any
means be considered accurate, but, taking
into account the means employed, the re-
suit obtained has subsequently been found
to he wonderfully precise. The most curl
Gus thing about it is that what would be
considered grave errors and inexactitudes
were so distributed that they almost COM
pensated each other, and the dimensions
then obtained show only slight differences
with the dimensions given by the most
recent measurements. Thus chance (and
no better name could be foun6 permitted
of the same results, with only Il small final
error, being obtained with that crude meth
cd that are now obtained with the most
precise instruments and with the most
complicated calculations Science
MOnthlu,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1887-03-23
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
York County.

WHEREAS WILLIAM H. QUINN has ap-
w piled to me for Letters Of Administration
on all and singular the goods and chattes, rights
and credits of A. NJ. JACKSON, late OF the
county and State aforesaid, deceased, to be issued
to himself or some other suitable person. =,
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all
and singular the kindred and creditors of the
said deceased, to be and appear before me, at our
next Probate Court for the said county, to be
holden at York Court House. on THURSDAY,
the 31ST DAY OF MARCH,, A: d., 1881, at II
o'clock, A. NJ, to shew cause, if any, why the
said Administration should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal, this l4th day of
March, in the year of our Lord one thou
sand eight hundred and eighty-seven, and in
the lllth year of American Independence.
JAMES r. KENNEDY,
Probate Judge.
March Il IL "
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1887-03-23

PLow PoINTs.-Farmers generally agree
that sandy or dry soils require flat plowing,
which tends to consolidate the land, while
on low or strong soils they prefer to leave
the furrow on edge.
Much is written and said every year
against the breaking up of ground that is
too wet. The other extreme is seldom men
toned and yet it has been demonstrated,
especially on heavy dry land, that running
the plow through ground too dry is almost
as pernicious in its effects as is plowing it
when too wet. Sufficient moisture is re-
quired to cause the burrows to fall loosely
from the plow, with no appearance of pack
ing and no Jumps.
The points of merit in plowing are /. A
straight furrow of uniform width and depth.
2. A clean cut slice. 8. A we'll laid furrow
slice, having regard to compactness and
form. 4. Complete burial of the grass Or
stubble turned in. 5. A uniformly plowed
ridge. 6. A finish showing an open furrow
with a clean, narrow bottom, the last fur
row being equal in width and height with
the others.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1887-03-23

B~ Silver, dried out of hot water on q
clean cloth will be always bright, and will
not always need the weekly cleaning. 1t is
the washing in lukewarm water and drying
when cold that gives the dull, leaden ap-
pearance after few days use.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1887-03-23
March 16
COUNTY EQUALIZATION BOARD.

AUDITORS OFFICE, YORK co.
YoRKvILLE, S. c., March l6, 1887.
VyHE EQUALIZATION BOARD of York
county will meet in the AUDITORS OF
FICE at Yorkville, on TUESDAY,. APRIL 5th,
1887, for the transaction of such business as may
he presented for consideration.
w. B. WILLIAMS,
Auditor York County.
March l6 II ~
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1887-03-23

BEEN THERE BEFoRE.-"And do you
doubt my love?" he asked passionately.
''No, George" she answered with admir-
able poise, "but when you say that the day
you call me yours will usher in an era Of
lifelong devotion and tender solicitude, you
pardon me dear-you put it on trifle too
thick. You seem to forget, George, that 1
am widow."-Ne,1 York SIM.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1887-03-23

THE WAGES WERE EAGREEABLE.-Sidney
Smith was always ready to amuse an even
ing company by cutting paper into curious
figures and by a display Of clever tricks, for
all of which his demand in payment was a
kiss from each young lady present. His
biographe- tells US that his company was
much sought after.-iSonae7uile Journal.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1887-03-23

All who desire full information about the cause
and cure of Blood Poisons, Scrofula and Scrofu-
lous Swellings, Ulcers, Sores, rheumatism, Kid
ney Complaints, Catarrh, ETC., can secure copy
of our 32-page Illustrated Book of Wonders,
filled with the most wonderful and startling
proof ever before known, by calling on
MAY & MAY,
Wholesale dealers Of B. b. B., Yorkvile. S. G.
March ly
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APPLICATION FOR DISCHARGE.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned,
~ Administrative of the estate of j. A. DEAL,
deceased, has made final settlement with the
Judge of Probate for York county, and on the
18th day of April, 1887, at II o'clock, NJ, Will
make application for final discharge from lia-
bility as Administrators Of the said estate.
NJ. L. DEAL Administrators.
,rorob 1s II ST.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1887-03-23

A FINE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
you know the man isn't truthful, do you
not?
Witness-I wouldn't like to say so, sir.
, Lawyer-Why not? A milder way Of
stating it would suit you better, perhaps?
eide as to the veracity; but know that he
Is decidedly unhistorical.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1887-03-23

No FUN IN HIM.-Mamma- What is the
matter, BERTHE I thought you'd stay and
play with Tommy Carroll all the afternoon.
Bertie-Tommy amt got no fun in him.
Mamma-He hasn't?
Bertie-No; we was playing horse, and
every time hit him with the whip he
yelled. I don't want cry baby around
ine.-Trd Bits.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1887-03-23

B6r The main points for success in corn
culture are: Plant on freshly stirred soil,
the planting following closely on the plow !;
use some active fertilizer in the hill or drill.
Use we'll selected, sound seed, and begin to
cultivate, if the ground is hard or baked,
before the Young corn is seen.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1887-03-23

b@ Little Jack had a Christmas present
Of a railroad. He hurriedly dragged out
the engine, the cars, etc., and searched the
box, though it was visibly empty. "Those
are all the things" said his mother; what
are you looking for?"
"The accidents"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1887-03-23

w He had just reached the stage where
he remarked: "Oh, thou art fairer than
the evening air, clad in the beauty Of a
thousand stars" when a mothers voice was
heard exclaiming: "Lucee, get your beau
to carry out the ash barrel."-Neao York
.LO,l,.n0I,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1887-03-23

A FoREBoD1NG.- honor" pleaded
the condemned man, twill you put my ex-
ecution for Thursday instead of Friday?"
"Why ?" inquired the judge.
"Because Friday is such an unlucky day."
New York Sun.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1887-03-23
ESTATE OF DIR. w. e. ADAMS. DECD.

NOTICE is hereby given to all whom it may
concern, that the undersigned has been duly
appointed agent for the legatees of the estate of
DR.. w. i. ADAMS, deceased, with full power
and authority to closeth business of said estate.
All persons indebted to the said estate are here
by notified to make IMMEDIATE PAYMENT
of the same, and those hayng claims against the
estate will present them within the time pre-
scribed by law, or this notice will be pleaded in
bar of their recovery.
JOHN II. ADAMS, Jr.,
Agent of Legatees.
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.sr Deacon-'Boys! boys! you shouldn't
.play marbles to-day. Sundays day of
rest, you know :" :. ,>,y
4 Spokesman-"Ies, sir, we knows IT, Dut
we amt tired, SIR"
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NOT YET.-"George," said the senior
partner to the junior, in law firm of three:
II thought you told me that Alfred had
gone out of town on legal business? /
understand he is down the road on visit
to young lady"
swell, Sir" said George, with an injured
look: "it's not illegal to call on a young
lady, believe ?'-Puck.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1887-03-23
March ID
FARM LOANS,

TN ANY AMOUNT from $500 to $l0,O 900. upon
six years time Interest payable annually
For further particulars, apply to
C. f. SPENCER, Attorney at Law.
January5 u
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1887-03-23

1886. WEST LIBERTY STREET. 1886.
Yorkville Livery and Feed Stables
RE still on boom, and the year 1886 finds
"A me with some of the Einest Vehicles ever
shown in the Livery business in Yorkville, ana
surpassed by none. Everything will be Kept
in the best style. Give me trial and be con-
vinced.
Cincinnati and Columbus Buggies
Of every description will be kept. Spring Wag-
ons, Phetons, &C., Of the best make, always on
hand.
FOR FUNERALS
I have fine Queen City Hearse and Clarence
Coach, which will be sent to any part eft the coun-
ty at short notice. Terms reasonable.
A Big Bargain.
have Jumpseat Pheton and some Buggies
on hand that will give big bargain in, if sold
soon to make room for my new stock.
HAVE YOUR HORSES FED
At the Yorkville Livery and Feed Stables, where
they will receive the best attention.
October 13 Al tt
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1887-03-23
THE HOWE MACHINE cOMPANY'S
Light Running, High Arm,
ssNEW HOWE.''
WHICH IS THE BEST
SEWING MACHINE

L CALL special attention to the following fea-
i lures:
The NEW HOWE is new machine through
out, differing in every point from the machines
heretofore manufactured by the company. The
needle is self-setting. 1t has the most room un-
der the arm; the perfect Howe stitch; no holes
to thread, except the needle; the easiest shuttle
to thread !; the most perfect take up ; the loose
balance-wheel the largest bobbin absolutely
no vibration; the most perfect tension. 1t Is
the lightest running; noiseless, and the most
pleasing in appearance.
Prices within the reach of all. Call and get
descriptive circular, and see the machine, which
is always on exhibition at my Photographic
Gallery
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1887-03-23

A STUDY OF "STAR ROUTES. ."-All the
routes wherein the mails are not carried by
either railroads or steamboats, are known as
star routes because they are marked in the
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1887-03-23

nag Cream scalded too high is melted into
oil. Oil does not come to butter in the churn.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1887-03-23

TRAINING THE YOUTHFUL MIND.-Sun-
day School Superintendent (who has just
been endeavoring to impress upon the minds
of the scholars the lesson of the long life of
the prophet Elijah, and the punishment of
the irreverent children by bearseNow, can
any one tell me why the bears ate the chill
dren? ..
Wee Small Voice (after long pause)-
Cause they thought 'Lijah was too Old
HaTper:s Bdzdr.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1887-03-23
DWELLING HOUSE FOR RENT.

yJyHE undersigned offers FOR RENT for the
year 1887, a one-story DWELLING HOUSE,
containing four rooms. For particulars, apply
tn l.. Nj. GRIST.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1887-03-23

He HIT IT.-"What's ginerally kept in a
bottle in de BAN ?"h he asked of butcher on
the market.
'sOil, liniment, kerosene, poison and other
stuff, including whisky. Did you find bot
tie in a barn ?'
"Yes, sah."
"And drank the contents ?"
''Yes, sah."
'And how do you feel ?"
'ssorter exalted, sah-sorter, jist like
was smart 'nuff to skip all de liniments an
pizen an hit de whisky plumb center."-
Detroit Free Press. a
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1887-03-23

CORRECT MEASUREMENTS Fashionable
Young Woman Ito dealere"I want to look
at cane that would be suitable for birth
day gift"
Dealer-"For young or old gentleman,
ma'am z"
Fashionable Young Woman-"Oh! quite
young"
Dealer-"Do you know what size hat he
wears ~ s4...
Fashionable Young Woman-"Five and
a half, think" -.
Dealer-"I see. The largest size will
please him best. The smaller the hat, ma
am, the larger the cane. e."-Isras Syytings.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1887-03-23

And notice is hereby also given, that order
will be made by the Court, at its next Term, TO
distribute to other creditors, who have proved
claims, the b .iance then on hand of the fund
now held to pay unclaimed dividends.
York c. H., S. c., November 30, 1886:
JOS. F. WALLACE, Clerk.
December AZ 4m
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II. s.. JEFFER.YS.
THE CYCLONE

CPARK EXTINGUISHER has established
y itself as being the best device now known,
to give security against danger from sparks es-
Gaping from the stacks IF Engines. 1t is very
simple in construction, and has no parts liable
to wear in fact will remain in good order until
the engine Is worn out by use; its operation IS
motor power) is forced through spiral tubes in
the smoke stack, the peculiar spiral shape. Of
these tubes being such as 10 produce whirling
motion to the draught, thereby dashing, the
sparks against the walls, entirely extinguishing
box.
THE TEST BY NIGHT.
We have statements from parties who have
tested this device at night without being able to
discover spark escaping from the stack. We
guarantee full satisfaction or no charge.
QUINTON J. HOKE.
Il. 8. JEFFERYS.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1887-03-23

THE GERM OF FCORN.-SQuirrels are very
fond of corn, and will make most destruct-
i've work in it if they find way to the crib.
1t may seem surprising that so little and act
i've an animal as the squirrel should thrive
on food so generally regarded as fattening
or heat-giving, rather than valuable for pro-
noting strength or activity. But any one
familiar with squirrel ravages in corn cribs
must know that the nimble thieves do not
eat the entire grain, as the hog or larger an
imals do. He daintily selects the chit, eat
ing that and little of the starchy portions
just around it. This chit or germ contains
nearly all the albuminous food in the grain.
The part surrounding the germ
probably contains more albumen than that
farther removed. It is noteworthy fact
that squirrels, rats and mice, the former es-
pecially, take great care to select only the
soundest, hardest corn, and they do this
with unerring precision. Corn from the
ears that squirrels have attacked will GER
tainly grow, provided the germ is not des-
troyed by them. 1t will be found invaria-
bly, hard and the germ free from moisture,
while the best human judges may some
times be deceived by we'll glazed exterior
covering, a germ that has not fully dried
out. The dry germ of well-ripened corn
has nutty flavor which that which is damp
and unripe does not possess. But taking the
entire grain, small, poorly-developed corn
contains larger proportion of albumen
than that which has grown to full size.-
Cttltiu0tOr. -.I .....
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Send for our Treatise on "Health and Happi-
ness of Woman" mailed free.
THE BRADFIELD REGULATOR CO.,
Atlanta, Ga.
August II 81 ~
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"MOTHER'S FRIEND"

Not only shortens the time of
labor and lessons the intensity of
pain, but it greatly diminishes the
danger to life Of both mother and
child, and leaves the mother in a
condition highly favorable to
speedy recovery. and far less liza
BILE to Flooding, Commissions, and
other alarming symptoms Incl
dent to slow or painful labor. Its
wonderful efficacy in this respect
entities it to be called THE MOTH
ER's FRIEND, and to be ranked as
one of the life-saving remedies Of
the nineteenth century.
From the nature Of the case, it
will, Of course, be understood
that we cannot publish certiti-
Gates concerning this remedy
without wounding the delicacy
ofthe writer's. Yet we have hum
dreds of such testimonials on file.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1887-03-23
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
York County.

WHEREAS JOS. F. WALLACE, G. C. Pls.,
w has applied to me for Letters of Admins
tration all and singular the goods and chattels
rights and credits of EDWIN WILSON, late Of
the county aforesaid, deceased.
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all
and singular the kindred and creditors of the
said deceased, to be and appear before me, at our
next Probate Court for the said county, to be
uoeus the sSp D Day OF APRI iss7 S At II ocock
A. NJ, to shew cause, if any, why the said Ad-
ministration should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal this 23rd day of
February, in the year of our Lord one thou
sand eight hundred and eighty-seven, and in
the 11lth year of the Independence of the Uni
ted States of America.
JAMES R. KENNEDY,
Judge of Probate.
February23 8 Ct
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1887-03-23

GCHEDULE of Mail and Passenger Trains
y from Lenoir, N. c., to Chester, s. c., taking
effect at II o'clock, Noon, Sunday, February
18th, 1887:
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CHATTEL MORTGAGES,

MORTGAGES Of Real Estate, and Titles to
Nl Real Estate For sale at the ,,
ENQUIRER OFFICE.
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NORTHBOUND. No. So.
sOUTHBOUND. No. 81.
NOTICE.
To All yEhonn 1t MAY Concern

TO All whom IL May COhcerH
PURSUANT to the order of the Court of Com
mon Pleas for York county, in the case OF
"Dan'l Mcclure ct al. vs.. George Steele, Admir-,
ct al" notice is hereby given that the proper
PARTIES are required to call for the following dvi
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1887-03-23

WOMAN's BEST WoRK.-To shut up eve-
ry woman in dwelling-house and make OF
her an animated broom and dust-pan is to
abuse great many households. But though
woman may hold in her hand pen tipped
with the fire of genius, or a brush that paints
her name in glory, or chisel that carVes
her fame among the everything great-the
woman who makes her home the perfect
home for those who are of her family, is the
one who does the best thing that any woman
can do. Work and rest are the enforced
conditions of life. Men must work, and
home should be for them, above all things,
a place of rest. It must be, then, place of
bodily comforts and mental cheer. 1t must
be place of order and quietness. 1t should
be cleanly place. Scolding and ill-temper
and complaining spoil the spirit of any
home. For home is not substance-a
thing; it is an essence. True house-keep-
ing consists not only in cleaning things, but
in keeping them clean. Still, there is such
thing as keeping house too anxiously.
Cleanliness that forbids freedom is an evil.
There are those who will not let trees grow
about their houses because they shed their
leaves. I know woman who calls up the
members of her family to measure their
finger-prints when she detects such marks
on her window-glass or woodwork. Iknew
man who to his dying day never stepped
on door-sill, but carefully over it, so strong
did the impression remain with him of his
mothers rigid house-keeping.-New Eng
land Farmer.
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